_Duo
InterpretationDescription:
Duo interpretation features two students interpreting
together one or more selections from a single published source, an anthology of
prose, poetry, and/or dramatic literature serious and/or humorous, with
literary merit and appropriate to the readers (Published means the source has a
ISBN#, or a Library of Congress Number). (Clarification: the student's
script may be limited to a single author or genre, but may include material
from more than one genre and/or author, as long as the material comes from that
single, published source.) Each student may portray one or more
characters. Rules - Performance

Costumes,
props, make-up, special lights, scenery, stools or chairs, music stands,
or lecterns may not be used.

An
introduction must be presented at the beginning of the interpretation, and
this introduction, along with any transitional remarks necessary for the
selection, may be delivered by either or both of the participants.

A
"teaser" may be used provided that it comes from one of the
selections being used.

There
shall be no body contact between speakers.

No
kneeling, running or jumping is allowed.

Facial
expressions and gestures may be used as appropriate to the piece.

Pivoting,
turning or one or two steps may be used to indicate stage direction or
transitions. (Note: These movements are not limited to one
time use.)

Eye
contact is permitted with audience members during narration.

Focal
points may be employed during dialogue.

Interpreters
may refer to each other and make eye contact with each other during the
introduction and/or for transitions.

The
use of gestures is optional.

A copy
of the script must be filed with the Contest Manager before each contest.

Updated
copies of the script must be submitted at Subsection, Section, and State
levels.

At
the State Contest, the student must submit a copy of the script to the
Room Manager in the first round.

Should
an original member of a Duo be unable to compete, a substitute may be
named to perform in his/her place.

The
use of a script is optional, provided it is not used as a prop.

THE
MAXIMUM TIME LIMIT IS EIGHT (8) MINUTES, INCLUDING A REQUIRED INTRODUCTION
AND NECESSARY TRANSITIONS.